During the preparation phase in the lead-up to the 2012 Rio Summit, and more precisely in World Water Forum 6, 3 countries already expressed themselves in support of a water goal (
the Friends of Global Goal ).

June 2012

During the Summit itself, UNSGAB released its call for a Dedicated Water Goal which encompasses 3 priorities ( UNSGAB position paper ):

Achieve universal access to sustainable sanitation and to drinking water that is really safe,